Janese Truver
Variety of styles and songs at the grand and keyboard
Christmas!
The Twelve Days of Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Eve 5 services December 23rd and 24th 2025 Northview Church Carmel, Indiana
Wedding at The Artsgarden, Downtown Indianapolis May 31, 2025
Wedding ceremony and cocktail reception at The Marott, Indianapolis
Keys to His Heart - My book on Amazon.com
CD music from Great American Songbook
Christmas Eve 2024 services at Northview Church, Carmel, IN
Private event at The Palladium, Carmel, IN
My new book ''The Twelve Days of Christmas Spectacular at The Junction Playhouse Theater''
About me
Pre-Performance Dinner in The Robert Adam Room
Playing for the Grand Opening of The Palladium - Carmel, Indiana
Entertaining at a fundraiser with Michael Feinstein
Playing at Feinstein's in Carmel, Indiana
Overview
JANESE TRUVER - PIANIST & KEYBOARD ARTIST & Published Author
* Great American Songbook - Jazz and Pop Standards.
* Dinner Jazz - Cocktail - Mellow background music.
* Romantic Ballads, Broadway.
* Big Band on the keyboard.
* Wedding Music - Classical and Contemporary.
* Accompany vocalists and willing to learn new songs for your special request.
"Janese Truver is a terrific pianist and entertainer. Her repertoire is broad, and she is able to
meet the demands of anyone who might engage her to entertain at a function."
President of Steinway Piano Gallery of Indianapolis.
Craig Gigax
Reviews
40 reviews
Ginny G.
July 29, 2025Perfect Experience
Janese was very professional, communicated clearly, and played beautifully. She did an excellent job of accompanying the vocalists. She is a kind and thoughtful person and a pleasure to work with.
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Janese Truver
Thank you very much Ginny. It was a special celebration and an honor to play for you, your family and friends.
Kimberly P.
May 9, 2024A True Talent and Professional
Janese is a true professional. From first contact about era of music requested to arriving early and knowing her audience as she goes along. She is such a talent I have booked her twice now and intend to book her again. She is in high demand which makes sense with how good she is so I suggest booking her as early as you can. I booked her for the cocktail hour at my wedding reception and she was able to work with the other musicians I hired that didn't know each other. It was seamless! She was so great I booked her for our work Christmas party as well. She is a long standing staple in Indiana and has an amazing performance history. We were so lucky to have her for our special day.
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Holiday Entertainment, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Oldies Music, Pianist
Janese Truver
Kim, Thank you so much for your review. It was such a pleasure to work with you the months leading up to and everyone on site the day of your wedding. Perfect in every way. What a gorgeous bride and handsome groom! A day I will always remember! Janese
Christina O.
January 3, 2023Perfect in every way!
I can’t say enough positive things about Janese. Her piano skills are amazing! She arrived early, did an amazing job and was so kind and easy to work with! I highly recommend you hire her if she is available for your event. You will not regret it!
Hired as: Pianist
Janese Truver
Christina, thank you for your kind words. The setting was so beautiful and lovely couple to celebrate!
Wishing your family all the best in the New Year! Janese
Stephine C.
June 25, 2023Amazing!
She was fantastic. Her skills as a pianist was superb! She was flexible and moved with the ceremony and reception. I would recommend her to others.
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Pianist
Janese Truver
Thank you so much Stephine. The wedding was beautiful in every way. I loved the music selections for the ceremony and reception. Wishing you all the best,
Janese
Malia B.
April 16, 2023Great Pianist!!
We had Janese play for our wedding ceremony and she did a fabulous job! From initial conversations with her, to wedding day, she was great to work with.
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Keyboard Player
Janese Truver
Malia, Thank you for your kindness and comments. It was wonderful working up the details and special music selections for your beautiful wedding at Laurel Hall.
Wishing you all the very best,
Janese
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I create all my keyboard musical arrangements.
YES! People ask if I'm playing the guitar, vibes, trumpet! Everything you hear I am playing "LIVE in the moment," not to pre-recorded or karaoke sound tracks. My music is created for YOUR event!
You decide the ambience or theme - I will create the music appropriate for the occasion and help set the mood.
My state of the art sound system will accomodate any size event or it can be patched into your wireless equipment.
About
I started piano lessons in my hometown of Munster, IN, studied classical organ and piano at the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, IL and later at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. I was a church organist and taught piano for twenty years.
I've entertained for all types of local and national special events. Recent highlights include the U.S. Mayors Conference held in Indianapolis, The Governor's Arts Awards, Grand Openings and Galas at The Palladium, Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre & Studio Theatre at The Center for The Performing Arts in Carmel, IN, V.I.P. Party for Michael Feinstein and David Hyde Pierce. Other notables include Indianapolis 500 Press Parties, Indianapolis Dream Homes and many, many more.
I've played with orchestras, jazz bands, accompanied vocalists for special events/concerts and for musicals including "Swingtime Canteen" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
*When the inaugural world-wide tour of the beautiful 500,000th Steinway piano made it's stop in Indianapolis, I gave three solo concerts, played private events hosted by Steinway and made a video documentary of the historic instrument with local Indianapolis TV and celebrity columnist, Reid Duffy. Marvin Hamlisch played a concert that evening on the piano.
Additional booking notes
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Set list
I play a wide variety of songs and styles. Here are a few to get an idea...
Someone to Watch Over Me
Embraceable You
Love is Here to Stay
Summertime
Funny Valentine
It Had to Be You
As Time Goes By
Fly Me to the Moon
Unforgettable
Isn't it Romantic
My Romance
'S Wonderful
Besame Mucho
Misty
Sway
L - O - V - E
I'll Take Romance
The Way you Look Tonight
I Wish You Love
Taking a Chance on Love
many, many more
Wedding:
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Ave Maria
Canon in D
Trumpet Voluntary
Bridal Chorus
And I Love Her
I Can't Help Falling in Love With You
Unchained Melody
1000 Years
All of Me -John Legend
Grow Old With Me
Over the Rainbow
From this Moment On
Spring/Vivaldi
Bridal Princess Theme
many more
Favorites 50's, 60's, 70's:
Strangers in the Night
Hey, Good Lookin'
Come Fly With Me
California Dreamin
The Way We Were
Save the Last Dance for Me
Just the Way You Are
Dream
Call Me Irresponsible
Girl From Ipanema
Route 66
What a Wonderful World
Moon River
Can't Take My Eyes of You
Ebb Tide
many, many more through the decades
Influences and inspiration
The classics made popular by singers like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet,
Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Feinstein, Diana Krall and many others.
Big Band, Swing, Broadway, Classic Jazz/Pop/ & Oldies.
Piano influences: George Shearing, Beegie Adair, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Peter Nero
Setup requirements
Electrical outlet and space for 2 speakers and keyboard.
Testimonials
Helping professionals in the rehab industry find equipment and supply solutions as well as promoting Carmel, Indiana I have been to many events where Janese is providing the entertainment. Absolutely great every time! I would hire Janese to play over and over again. August 7, 2012, Jeff was Janese's client
– Jeff Worrell
President at Meridian Music Company and Owner, Meridian Music Company Janese Truver is a terrific pianist and entertainer. Her repertoire is broad and she is able to meet the demands of anyone who might engage her to entertain at a function. In addition to her musical talent, Janese is a terrific woman. Her integrity and reliability, coupled with a wonderful personality means that she will never disappoint an employer. August 7, 2012, Craig was Janese's client
– Craig Gigax, Meridian Music, Car,mel, IN
Janese is an amazing pianist! She did great work for our special events and I would highly recommend her for others. Ryan Lawrence
– The Room Place
"Janese is prompt, dependable, pleasant, polished, plays like an angel and is so elegant at all times. I have had the pleasure of working with Janese for years and she's always on the top of my list of preferred musicians. My clients are always so complimentary as well - which is always my goal!"
– David Jackson, Event Designer
Janese, Thank you for helping make Carla & Kelly's wedding beautiful and special! We really appreciated and enjoyed your music!!
– Penny and Keith*****
"Thank you for the lovely music you played at the wedding! I will recommend you for sure!"
– Jean Parkinson
"Janese, Thank you for being the pianist for our wedding. The music was wonderful! Keep sharing your talent!"
– Vicki R.
"Thank you so much for your beautiful music and for helping to make this occasion so special!"
– Al and Jane Chapman
"Janese, I cannot say thank you enough for playing at our wedding. It was beautiful and perfect!"
– Laci R.
"Janese, I had great reviews and the residents want you to come back!"
– Glenda
"Thank you! You were wonderful and we've had so many people tell us that!"
– Kimberly R., Comcast
"Thanks Janese, You were a hit as usual!"
– Carmen Carson
"Janese does a fabulous job. You will not be disappointed. What a variety of book she plays, for all ages. Everyone loves her and she is such an addition to any event."
– Karin Glass
"Janese was a true professional, she arrived early, set up...and played the entire time! She was a joy and delight and complemented my parents 50th wedding anniversary beautifully. As a professional musician myself, I appreciated her talent level and piano proficiency, her ample artistry and her generous musical gifts, all of which were employed during the afternoon she entertained us. I felt completely comfortable with her the entire time and never had to worry that anything would be missed or less than perfect. Thank you, Janese! You were TERRIFIC!!!!"
– Nathan Sommers
"Janese is that rare pianist who plays with emotion and feeling. The perfect choice for any occasion, be it cocktail hour, a black tie affair, beautiful dinner music or as the main entertainment. Janese's talent and personality shine thru."
– Jim Cerone